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Thought of the Month
"October is the opal month of the year. It is the month of glory, of ripeness. It is the picture-month."—Henry Ward Beecher
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As the year winds down, it's a good time to look around your home and tackle a few maintenance tasks that may have been pushed aside during the busier months... more
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A home doesn't have to be perfect to feel welcoming. Often, it's the little things that make the biggest difference... more
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The holidays have a way of making everything feel a little bigger—from the guest list to the grocery bill. Between gifts, gatherings, travel, charitable giving, and all the little extras... more
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Wellness looks a little different during the colder months. Schedules get busy, daylight hours become shorter, and it's easy to spend more time indoors ...more |
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New Year's resolutions often focus on what we want to change about ourselves. Exercise more. Eat better. Save more money. Get organized...more |
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It's easy to measure a good year by what we accomplish or acquire. We keep track of purchases, projects completed, places visited, and milestones reached....more
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"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. It would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn't it? Look at these maple branches. Don't they give you a thrill--several thrills?"
—L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables...more |
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This hearty recipe is a fall favorite, combining tender beef, savory mushrooms, and a rich, flavorful gravy. It's simple enough for a weeknight yet satisfying enough to share with family or friends...more
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